NEW YORK — Angelina Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey as the world’s most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes. The actress grabbed the No. 1 spot from the talk-show queen on the magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 list, which ranks the rich and famous based on media exposure and career earnings over the past year. Jolie earned $27 million, Forbes said, wielding more power because of high-profile turns in hit films such as “Wanted” and “Kung Fu Panda.” At No. 2, Winfrey is still the highest earner — $275 million.
Madonna came in third, trailed by Beyonce, Tiger Woods, Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg. Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt came in at eighth and ninth place, respectively. Tenth place goes to L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, thanks in part to endorsement deals after the Beijing Olympics. The Associated Press
